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Prussian Plum

#6E4C60

RGB 110, 76, 96 · HSL 325°, 18%, 36% · CMYK 0, 31, 13, 57

Prussian Plum is #6E4C60 in HEX — rgb(110, 76, 96), hsl(325°, 18%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 13%, 57%).

Prussian Plum pulls into the rich end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 18%, 36%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#6E4C60

RGB110, 76, 96

HSL325°, 18%, 36%

HSV325°, 31%, 43%

CMYK0, 31, 13, 57

Decimal7228512

CSS RGBrgb(110, 76, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 18%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Prussian Plum MQ1-39

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Eggplant 1379

ΔE 1.8 · #6E4B62

PPG

Positively Purple 13-08

ΔE 2 · #6B4D5F

Dulux

Magos S47C8

ΔE 2.1 · #69475B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Stiletto 1173

ΔE 4.8 · #624154

Valspar

Purple Cloak 1004-5A

ΔE 5.2 · #6F5668

Kilz

Aged To Perfection LA290-02

ΔE 5.2 · #6B4157

Sherwin-Williams

Mature Grape SW6286

ΔE 5.8 · #5F3F54

Vista Paint

Purple Stiletto C-1172

ΔE 6 · #5F3E52

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Trinket DE5979

ΔE 6.7 · #665261

RAL

Red Lilac 4001

ΔE 7.8 · #6D3F5B

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 8.4 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Brinjal 222

ΔE 11 · #5D3B42

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.1 · #935E7C

Kobra

Red 17

ΔE 13.8 · #583F40

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 18.8 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#6E4C60

#4B6C59

Analogous

#6A4B6C

#6E4C60

#6C4B4E

Triadic

#6E4C60

#5F6C4B

#4B5F6C

Split-Complementary

#6E4C60

#4E6C4B

#4B6C6A

Tetradic

#6E4C60

#6C6A4B

#4B6C59

#4B4E6C

Monochromatic

#120D10

#3F2C37

#6E4C60

#996C86

#B899AB

Rectangle

#6E4C60

#6C594B

#4B6C59

#4B5F6C

Compound

#6E4C60

#6C4B4E

#4B6C59

#4B6C6A

Variations

Lighter

#936680

#AC8EA0

#CDBFC7

Darker

#573C4C

#3C2834

#23171E

Saturation

#61575D

#6C4B5F

#922665

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.33:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6E4C60

#5A5B60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6E4C60

#53535E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6E4C60

#6C5050

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Prussian Plum strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#926663

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#6E4C60

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#7F6B87

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3B624B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #6E4C60;

CSS — background

background-color: #6E4C60;

CSS Variable

--color-prussian-plum: #6E4C60;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prussian-plum': '#6E4C60' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6E4C60] text-[#6E4C60]

SCSS

$prussian-plum: #6E4C60;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E4C60?

#6E4C60 is Prussian Plum, a deep pink with a warm undertone.

Is #6E4C60 warm or cool?

Prussian Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prussian Plum?

Prussian Plum works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Prussian Plum?

Prussian Plum pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Prussian Plum?

You can download Prussian Plum on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Prussian Plum?

The hex code is #6E4C60. In RGB it's 110, 76, 96, and in HSL it's 325°, 18%, 36%.

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